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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
4/9
Edge Hill
scored higher in 4 categories
5/9
West London
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of West London leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Edge Hill University is ahead on ranking, employment, scholarship.
Edge Hill University vs University of West London at a glance
Edge Hill University and University of West London both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Music, Law and Business Studies. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £17,250 at University of West London: Edge Hill University is about £2,250 a year cheaper.
Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 25 and Edge Hill University in 0, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £18,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £31,000 from University of West London. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 16 and Edge Hill University in 8, with 3 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Edge Hill University
University of West London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Edge Hill
21 countries · 4.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
- 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
West London
64 countries · 27.1% international
- 🇮🇳India47.8%
- 🌐Nepal33.1%
- 🇨🇳China2%
- 🇺🇸United States1.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%
Subjects
41 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Edge Hill University
University of West London
Music
2 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
35 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Law
11 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Business Studies
5 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
14 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Design & Fashion
1 courseTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Education Studies
12 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (UG)
5 coursesFee not available
Adult Nursing
Computer Science
Media & Film Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
11 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
3 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Psychology (General)
Business & Management (General)
Drama & Theatre
1 courseTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (PG)
Learning Disabilities Nursing
Software Engineering
Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Mathematics, Midwifery, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Medicine, Mental Health Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Management, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Creative Writing, Politics & International Relations, Dance, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Social Work, Computing & IT, Social Policy & Public Policy.
Only at Edge Hill University
Only at University of West London
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Edge Hill University
- No data
- University of West London
- £16,750
We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.
Postgraduate
- Edge Hill University
- £15,000
- University of West London
- £17,250
Edge Hill University is about £2,250 a year cheaper.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Edge Hill University
University of West London
Music
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,00087%Satisfaction89%Law
£20,500Salary (3 years)£22,50092%Satisfaction85%Business Studies
£22,000Salary (3 years)£22,50090%Satisfaction88%Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£20,00091%Satisfaction81%Education Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)No data96%Satisfaction98%Adult Nursing
£29,500Salary (3 years)£31,50079%Satisfaction86%Computer Science
£23,500Salary (3 years)£28,00071%Satisfaction85%Media & Film Studies
£18,000Salary (3 years)£20,00087%Satisfaction94%Sociology & Criminology
£20,500Salary (3 years)£24,50088%Satisfaction88%Psychology (General)
£20,000Salary (3 years)£21,50080%Satisfaction91%Drama & Theatre
£17,500Salary (3 years)£18,50088%Satisfaction92%Learning Disabilities Nursing
£27,500Salary (3 years)£31,00079%Satisfaction91%
Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEdge Hill University
Thrive Fund
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award
£500
Deadline: N/A
University of West London
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Edge Hill University vs University of West London: common questions
Is Edge Hill University or University of West London cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £17,250 at University of West London: Edge Hill University is about £2,250 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Edge Hill University and University of West London?
Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Music, Law, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Adult Nursing, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General) and 29 more.
Is Edge Hill University or University of West London better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Edge Hill University and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Edge Hill University or University of West London offer more courses?
University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.
What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at University of West London?
Edge Hill University teaches 14 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biology, Geography (General), Ecology & Conservation, English Studies, Healthcare Science, History and 6 more.
What can you study at University of West London but not at Edge Hill University?
University of West London teaches 27 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Civil Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering and 19 more.
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